AMI 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the NJROTC unit at Richland Northeast High School held its Annual Military Inspection (AMI). The program, a three-time Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors, welcomed the Area Six Manager responsible for NJROTC units across North and South Carolina to evaluate the unit’s performance and standards.

The inspection ensures that the unit follows the requirements and directives established by the Director of Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), the honorable Mr. Bruce Nolan. During the visit, cadets were evaluated on their knowledge, proper wear of the uniform, drill movements, and overall professionalism.

The inspection also included a review of the unit’s equipment such as uniforms, swords, drill rifles, and air rifles. Instructors were evaluated on how they safely manage cadets, oversee training schedules, and maintain accountability of program resources and funding.

This year’s Area Six Manager was welcomed by Senior Naval Science Instructor Master Gunnery Sergeant (USMC Retired) Fredrick Gaston, alongside the NJROTC cadet leadership team including Cadet Commanding Officer Daevion Samuels and Cadet Command Master Chief Christopher Altamirano Jimenez.

The NJROTC command staff began the event by hosting a briefing that highlighted the unit’s progress and improvements since the previous year. Following the briefing, cadets participated in a formal personal inspection from 9:20 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

While cadets prepared for the next portion of the event, the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, performed for parents, guests, teachers, and students who attended the ceremony. (Area Six Manager Mr Clark inspected all cadets)

After the band concluded its performance, the Richland Northeast Cavalier Company formed in preparation for the Pass in Review ceremony. A Pass in Review is a formal, time-honored military tradition where troops or cadets march in formation before a reviewing officer to demonstrate discipline, unit pride, and operational readiness.

Once the cadets were assembled in the gymnasium, they stood at the position of attention as the official party entered. The ceremony began with the Cadet Creed, a tradition within the NJROTC program, followed by the Color Guard presenting the colors.